Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-28-25

Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review!

eBay is making new investments in AI for 2026 through eBay Ventures funding as well as direct commercial partnerships to enhance AI-powered customer support solutions.

eBay Plans New AI Investments In 2026 Through Venture Capital Arm & Beyond

eBay plans new AI investments in 2026 through eBay Ventures & direct commercial partnerships enhancing tech capabilities, customer service & more.

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eBay is closing out the year by celebrating "Top Sellers of 2025" with self-congratulatory awards ceremony that seems to be more about eBay than sellers.

eBay Celebrates “Top Sellers” Of 2025 With Self-Congratulatory Awards Touting Ads, Authentication & More

eBay closes out the year by celebrating “Top Sellers of 2025” with self-congratulatory awards that seem to be more about eBay than sellers.

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Congress is considering sunsetting Section 230 with focus on social media companies, but proposed legislation would also have major impact on online marketplaces, removing "get out of liability free" card for Amazon, eBay, Etsy and more!

Congress Weighs Sunsetting Section 230, Putting eBay, Amazon, Etsy & More In Potential Liability Crosshairs

Proposed Sunset Section 230 Act could expose Amazon, eBay Etsy & other marketplaces to new legal risks as Congress rethinks platform immunity.

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Etsy sues Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute, asking Court to affirm Section 230 protections against false advertising claims for 3rd party marketplace seller listings.

Etsy Sues CCMI, Claims Section 230 Protection For Alleged False Advertising Of Cashmere Items

Etsy sues cashmere trade group CCMI, asks court to affirm Section 230 protections against false advertising claims for marketplace seller listings.

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USPS is seeking expanded pricing power, proposing dropping Market Dominant price cap system in favor of regulatory monitoring approach to tackle multibillion dollar yearly losses and raising concerns about higher costs for businesses and consumers in 2027 and beyond.

USPS Seeks New Pricing Power, Enabling Larger Market‑Dominant Rate Increases Starting in 2027

USPS seeks expanded pricing power, dropping Market Dominant price cap system & raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond.

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